Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

a familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them

ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a notorious player, through and

sights, the other

sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a charming smile.

with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that

Marve,

barely glanced up. Tve already

hungry. How about joining me? I'll make it worth

win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell

clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He

2 million dollars, I wouldn't have dinner

up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go

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fury. "What the hell did you just

looked up and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron

I help you? Fred straightened

rested his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up.

Ray that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules.

you just saying she had nothing to do with you?

and detached. Tm just enforcing Starlight's

Byron swirled

not buying

hit on plenty

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